Alex Ovechkin (leg) returns to the lineup for the Washington Capitals against the Toronto Maple Leafa according to Elliotte Friedman. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ovechkin will take the ice after missing the last 16 games due to a broken leg, providing a boost to a Washington lineup that continues to surprise, The veteran superstar has posted 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) and 44 hits in 18 games so far this season.
Seth Jones (foot) has been activated from injured reserve by the Chicago Blackhawks according to Charlie Roumeliotis. (Source: Charlie Roumeliotis on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones returns after being sidelined for the last 16 games with the foot injury, rejoining the Chicago blueline group while also moving back into his primary role on the top power-play unit for the Blackhawks ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Calgary Flames.
Tyler Seguin (hip) will undergo surgery and is expected to miss four-to-six months for the Dallas Stars according to general manager Jim Nill. (Source: Brien Rea on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Seguin will now miss a majority of the remainder of the regular season while recovering, with Dallas hoping the talented center will be fully healthy in time for the beginning of the postseason for a one of the top squad’s in the Western Conference currently. Seguin posted a 1.05 point per game average (nine goals, 11 assists) in 19 games this season.
Matthew Knies (head) has been activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday. (Source: Toronto Maple Leafs PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Knies returns after missing the last two games for the Maple Leafs, providing a physical boost to a talented Toronto forward group. The feisty winger has registered 44 hits while also posting 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in 20 games so far this season.
Auston Matthews (upper body) returns to the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning. (Source: NHL on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Matthews is back after missing the last nine games with the upper body injury. The talented center will provide an obvious boost to a Toronto forward group in need of his ability to fill up the net consistently. Matthews has tallied 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 13 games so far this season.
Patrick Kane (upper body) has been ruled out for the Detroit Red Wings against the Calgary Flames Wednesday according to Daniella Bruce. (Source: Daniella Bruce on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kane will sit out for the second consecutive contest for head coach Derek Lalonde and is considered day-to-day moving forward, with the next chance to take the ice Friday against the New Jersey Devils.
Mon, Oct 28th 8:39pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Connor McDavid (lower body) is out for the remainder of Monday night’s contest between the Edmonton Oilers and Columbus Blue Jackets. (Source: Edmonton Oilers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McDavid suffered the lower body injury on his first shift of the night and will remain sidelined for the remainder of the contest. Fantasy managers will need to monitor the superstar ahead of Edmonton’s next scheduled contest.
Macklin Celebrini (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve by the San Jose Sharks according to Elliotte Friedman. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Celebrini will be sidelined until at least Thursday after suffering the lower-body injury in San Jose’s season opener. The talented forward recorded a goal and an assist in his debut for the Sharks and will be counted on heavily in the offensive zone for a young squad throughout this season.
Juuse Saros (lower body) will start between the pipes for the Nashville Predators against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. (Source: Max Herz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Saros returns after missing Nashville’s season opening contest due to the lower body injury suffered in the team’s preseason finale. The netminder should be tested early and often by a Detroit offensive attack looking to find the back of the net on a more consistent basis Saturday night.
Patrik Laine exited Saturday’s preseason contest between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs with an apparent left knee injury according to Darren Dreger. (Source: Darren Dreger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Laine suffered the injury after an open ice collision with Toronto center Cedric Pare. The enigmatic forward’s status will be updated after he undergoes further tests for the Canadiens.
Travis Koncecny (upper body) has been ruled out for the Philadelphia Flyers and will not play against the New York Rangers Saturday. (Source: Kevin Kurz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Konecny will miss Saturday afternoon’s contest for the Flyers after suffering the upper body injury in Friday’s practice. Tyson Foerster will take Konecny’s spot in the lineup for head coach John Tortorella against the Rangers.
Matthew Tkachuk (undisclosed) is not in the lineup and will not play for the Florida Panthers against the Washington Capitals Saturday. (Source: David Dwork on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tkachuk will sit out Saturday’s contest after exiting Thursday night’s loss to the Hurricanes following a hit from Carolina forward Andrei Svechnikov in the first period of a 1-0 loss. Carter Verhaeghe will take Tkachuk’s spot on the top forward line for head coach Paul Maurice Saturday.
Sat, Feb 17th 6:53pm EST
By Chris Schommer
John Tavares (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of a home matchup against the Anaheim Ducks Saturday night. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tavares will sit out Saturday night’s contest with an undisclosed minor injury according to Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe. Max Domi will fill in at center on Toronto’s second forward line against the Ducks Saturday night.
Connor Bedard (jaw) has been placed on injured reserve by the Chicago Blackhawks the club announced Saturday. (Source: Chicago Blackhawks on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bedard suffered the fractured jaw on an enormous first-period hit from Devils defenseman Brendan Smith and was unable to return to Friday’s 4-2 loss. The No.1 overall pick of the 2023 NHL draft this past summer had played a vital role in leading Chicago’s dismal offense to this point, leading the team with 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) in 39 games so far this season.
Tue, Jan 2nd 5:47pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Bryan Rust (upper-body) has been activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday by the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Source: Wes Crosby on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rust returns to the Pittsburgh lineup for head coach Mike Sullivan ahead of Tuesday night’s contest against the Washington Capitals and should return to his second-line duties as well as his role on the second power-play unit against Washington netminder Darcy Kuemper.
Kirill Kaprizov (upper-body) is considered week-to-week by the Minnesota Wild according to the club. (Source: Minnesota Wild PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kaprizov suffered the injury in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The club will exercise caution with their star sniper, who has tallied 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 34 games so far this season. Marcus Johansson will likely fill Kaprizov’s role on Minnesota’s top forward line until he is able to return.
Filip Gustavsson (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Minnesota Wild according to the club. (Source: Minnesota Wild PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gustavsson will undergo an MRI Tuesday and is currently considered week-to-week according to the club. In the netminder’s absence, fantasy managers can expect Marc-Andre Fleury to receive the majority of starts between the pipes, with Zane McIntyre serving as the team’s backup. Gustavsson currently carries a .903 save percentage and 2.95 GAA in 22 appearances (10-9-2) in the crease this season for the Wild.
Thomas Novak (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Nashville Predators according to the organization. (Source: Nashville Predators on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Novak will miss four-to-six weeks while recovering from the upper body injury. The center was off to another strong start for the Predators, tallying 12 points (six goals, six assists) including six power-play points in 14 contests so far this season. Michael McCarron should see an increased role for head coach Andrew Brunette until Novak returns.
Sean Couturier (lower body) has been ruled out by the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of Saturday night’s contest against the Los Angeles Kings. (Source: Charlie O’Connor on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Couturier will sit out for a second consecutive contest for the Flyers, with forward Scott Laughton to likely once again see increased ice time Saturday night against the Kings.
Tue, Oct 10th 5:16pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Jake Guentzel (ankle) will play for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night. (Source: Wes Crosby on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Guentzel was originally slated to be sidelined throughout October for the Penguins, but the left wing was able to pass through multiple tests on the ice Tuesday morning for head coach Mike Sullivan. Expect Guentzel to reclaim his spot on the top forward line while also slotting onto the No. 1 power play unit against the Blackhawks Tuesday night.
